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BMW 528i Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia

FROM

$31,460

6.7L/100km (combined)

Sedan

8 Speed Automatic

Premium Unleaded Petrol

2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977

520i 535i 530i 540i 525e 525i 528i 535is M535i 523i 528 530d 550I 520d 535d ActiveHybrid 5 545i 530E M550I 540D

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Price and features

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Top-notch interiors

Clever technology across the range

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Price hikes on almost every model

Six-cylinder engine reserved for most expensive models

Apple CarPlay a cost option

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BMW 528i FAQs

Spare tyre for 535i?

The best option for you is probably to ditch the run-flats and fit regular radials. You can then run a regular spare and you could buy a jack from your local auto accessory store.

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BMW 528i Wheel Size

The BMW 528i has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 245x40 R19 for Sedan in 2017 with a wheel size that spans from 8.5x19 inches.

Year	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 245x40 R19	Front Rim: 8.5x19 in	Rear Rim: 9.0x19 in
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 245x40 R19	Front Rim: 8.5x19 in	Rear Rim: 9.0x19 in
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 245x40 R19	Front Rim: 8.5x19 in	Rear Rim: 9.0x19 in
2014	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 245x40 R19	Front Rim: 8.5x19 in	Rear Rim: 9.0x19 in
2013	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 245x45 R18	Front Rim: 8x18 in	Rear Rim: 8x18 in

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BMW 528i Pricing & Specs

The price range for the BMW 528i varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $31,460 and going to $47,850 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.0L PULP 8 SP AUTO	Price from: $31,460	Price to: $47,850
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.0L PULP 8 SP AUTO	Price from: $26,510	Price to: $46,530
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.0L PULP 8 SP AUTO	Price from: $24,090	Price to: $29,700
2014	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.0L PULP 8 SP AUTO	Price from: $23,430	Price to: $46,970
2013	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.0L PULP 8 SP AUTO	Price from: $11,000	Price to: $32,120

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BMW 528i Dimensions

The dimensions of the BMW 528i Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1464x1860x4899 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1464x1860x4899 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1464x1860x4899 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm
2014	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1464x1860x4899 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm
2013	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1464x1860x4899 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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BMW 528i Fuel consumption

The BMW 528i is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 6.7L/100km for Sedan

Year	Body Type	Fuel Consumption*	Engine	Fuel Type	Transmission
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 6.7L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 6.7L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 6.7L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2014	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 6.7L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2013	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 6.7L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO

*Combined fuel consumption

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BMW 528i VS The Competition

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BMW 528i Towing Capacity

The BMW 528i has maximum towing capacity of 2000kg for the latest model available.

Year	Body Type	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 2000kg	Braked Capacity to: 2000kg
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 2000kg	Braked Capacity to: 2000kg
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 2000kg	Braked Capacity to: 2000kg
2014	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 2000kg	Braked Capacity to: 2000kg
2013	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 2000kg	Braked Capacity to: 2000kg